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From ‘Pujoy chai notun juto' to ‘Muskurahat jo pairon par chhaa jaaye’ and 'Surprisingly Bata', Bata has kept comfort and

It was once upon a time the Golden Fibre to the world, but are the golden days of Jute vanishing? Or

GThe Bhagirathi once flowed past a sleepy settlement called Mukhsudabad, its banks wrapped in forests, far removed from the grandeur of

'It lost its way some time ago due to stiff competition. But now, it’s back!’ That’s what Dey’s Medical and

“All art is autobiographical. The pearl is the oyster’s autobiography,” said renowned Italian film director and screenwriter, Federico Fellini.  Pearls have

According to fresh data from the Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the companies registered in West Bengal have surged by

Today, when ‘vaccine’ is one of the most spoken words in medicine, often sourced from abroad, few remember that nearly

The discernible past of the world portrays a long line of women who have broken out of the mould and

Duckback is the original back-to-school gear

In the past, an umbrella was a sign of status

The story of Gunutia and Amra is a poignant reminder of lost glory and unfulfilled potential

There is an age-old mindset among many who believe in the clichéd saying that Bengalis do not have the entrepreneurial

India got its first bicycle in the 19th century. According to historian David Arnold, around 35,000 bicycles were imported in

‘Life isn’t perfect, but your hair can be…’ Since ancient times, poets have been singing paeans to women possessing long, glossy,

Small, micro, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) play a key role in boosting employment and strengthening the state’s economy. That’s why

Who says Bengalis do not understand entrepreneurship? Or are not good in business ventures? The entrepreneurship zeal of Bengalis were

Months before the release of his debut film on August 26, 1955, a young director called Satyajit Ray was planning its publicity

"Biscuits in the oven gonna watch ‘em rise/ Right before my very eyes/ When they get ready gonna jump and

On the night of April 18, 1930,  ‘Master-Da’ Surya Sen commanded a band of 65 freedom fighters as they ventured

He was known as the ‘Rothschild of Calcutta.’ He was Mutty Lall Seal, also spelt Mutty Loll Seal or Mati

The 8-B bus stop, close to Jadavpur University campus, is a landmark location. As one travels southward, the very next

Have you ever stood outside the exclusive Bose Audio shop on Park Street and wondered whether to get in, considering

Over decades spurious spices --- be it the yellow chemical added to turmeric powder or the red chemical and mercury

IShe started off a confectionary line when Kolkata hardly knew beyond Flurys and Kathleen and the small bakeries of New

His product has been catering to both urban and rural crowds of Bengal and their well-being for almost a century

Way back in 1997, Narayan Majumdar started his dairy business by collecting milk from farmers in his village on a

For fast and effective relief from headache and body pain, most Indians trust in the efficacy of Amrutanjan, that yellow

The Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) contributes notably towards industrial production, employment generation, exports and developing the entrepreneurial foundation.

‘Haat’ is an integrated market that serves as a trading venue for local people in rural areas and towns. Haats

Long before our children snacked over a dose of Haldiram and Bikaner Bhujiawalas, Bengal’s own snacking brand launched over 65

Probably a bite on a Bisk Farm biscuit or a tiffin cake or an adda at a Just Baked outlet,

Do you still have that fountain pen in store? Tucked somewhere in a dusty corner of your book case or

Indian Railways, especially Eastern Railways, inked a partnership with Haringhata Blue, manufacturers of pure drinking water and is now set to

Dream and hard work – the two motivators that helped Malay Debnath to turn Rs 100 into a 200-crore business

While flipping through some old dusty records in a dark alley of Kolkata, a few years back, I had stumbled

Bengal has a chequered past. The Pundra, or Pundranagara, was the earliest urban settlement in the 4th century that was

The Indian subcontinent is filled with many talents and services that you will find nowhere else in the world. But

What’s the most popular street food in Bengal? That's a tricky question, but if there’s a choice, Momos can certainly vie for the

Time for the business community to gear up as the two-day annual Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) comes knocking on the door.

The Ajambari Tales: Luxury Candle Making Project by Tagore Appreciation Society (TAS), Siliguri The fragrance of scented candles stimulates our limbic

The state government plans to open 'Banglar Saree' stores before pujas Sarees have a very special place in any Indian woman’s

Sadhan C Dutt, a pioneer in Indian entrepreneurshi Sadhan C Dutt, the legendary name in the world of industry, was not

There was a time when Margo brand was a leader in the FMCG (Fast-moving consumer goods) segment in India. Margo

The state of West Bengal is rich in culture and tradition. From the renowned poet, Rabindranath Tagore to the famous folk music,

S‘hurobhito antiseptic cream Boroline…’ the jingle that we grew up with, radio sets setting to tune Bengal’s very own antiseptic cream

It was the late eighteenth century. After the Battle of Plassey, Bengal went through big political changes. Gradually, that change was

Bengalis and their love for mangoes are an eternal love story. Summers in Bengal are intolerable; with rising temperatures and

Come summer and people in the Indian subcontinent go crazy about mangoes. The world loves the beautiful ripe, sweet succulent,

What do we do when we suddenly feel hungry in the middle of the road, during travels, or at work?

The company clocked Rs 300 crore turnover in FY21. And it started as a small business in Kolkata almost 60

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the earth, the most unfavourable consequence that people had to face was to lose their

We often talk of urban women entrepreneurs who are seen lecturing on podiums about how they have set up international

Amodest resident of Durgapur has made his town and the country proud with his remarkable discovery and now his name

Have you heard the names of architects Ayan Roy and Soumyadeep Das? Well, they have made us proud. The state

What is food to Bengalis? Food is the answer to all the problems. “Food is a value system for Bengalis.

He hails from a village near Baruipur in South 24 Parganas. But over the last couple of months Salauddin and

Kolkata’s Ambassador car is to be back again, in a new avatar and that probably makes every Bengali proud. Hindustan

Born in Bombay in the year of India’s independence, died by suicide in a small Los Angeles jail cell in

The Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) 2022, the sixth such summit since 2015, has potentially turned into the most successful

After a two-year gap, the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) is back on track, and indications are that it is

With Poila Baisakh knocking on the door, gifting ideas may be hard to come by, other than the mandatory new

The new season first flush Darjeeling tea has received a record price of Rs 23,000 per kg. Well-known tea brand

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” (Walt Disney) Disney would know. After all,

Just like old books bring in a whiff of nostalgia, a particular exercise copy brand Bangalipi, has been intertwined with

Buker bhitor hotey, futey otha biswase, banglar ghore ghore…. Brands survive on trust, and this truth overrides even trade wars

Most Bengalis have this enigmatic relationship with mathematics. If a kid feels comfortable with numbers, solves equations effortlessly, he is

At the inaugural session of the 4th Bengal Global Business Summit in 2019, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had

Looking for Isaac Asimov’s cult sci-fi book, Foundation? Or is it Susanna Clarke’s Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell? Anthony Trollope’s

'The merchant's yardstick, which, at dawn break/ Appeared as the royal sceptre

No more Potato Chips, the battle is now on a new turf --- Potato Biscuits. Yes, you heard it right.

All of us at some point in our lives have been mad about that Fountain Pen! Call it nostalgia, call

The oldest operating port in India, Kolkata Port Trust has recorded the highest ever net surplus this year post Lockdown

p>He just had $8 in his pocket when in his youth he left for US. Despite being the son of

West Bengal has emerged as one of the Top performers in the MSME Sector, with 88L+ MSME units and employing

Was it social entrepreneurship skills or a desire to stop cloth-waste in the textile factory? You can call it a

The range of chemical and preservative-free food products Eight months. That is all it has taken The Bengal Store to spread

Surajmal Jalan Today his company has more than Rs 350 crore turnover. But one day he landed in this City of

Entrepreneur, Asif Iqbal, one of the partners of Elahi Hospitality, started Elahi Luxury Dining in 2019 September in Kolkata.  “It was

Samit Ray, Chairman of Adamas International school & Adamas World school, who runs a chain of schools in Bengal, spoke

I dream of a hopeful future and 2021 will be a year of turnaround and revival. That’s what Managing Director &

Economic meltdown in 2020 was a by-product of COVID 19 pandemic globally and India is no exception. National lockdown in

Born in Bombay in the year of India’s independence, died by suicide in a small Los Angeles jail cell in

As success stories go, it couldn’t get much bigger than this. And it is a growing story, too. Sample this:

“I know my selection goes a long way for the empowerment of women. I worked with passion and as much

In a new development announced yesterday for the first time in the history of Indian Metro services, a private bank

‘Responsible Luxury’ with putting India first, embodies ITC Hotel Group’s Golden ethos. Holding this philosophy high, ITC Group of Hotels

Bengal, especially Kolkata was the cradle of journalism in India. The year 1818 marks the beginning of Bengali journalism. Samachar

Even in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic gloom, Bengal has attracted a big-time investment of more than Rs 1,000

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an international ‘green building’ certification programme, incorporating a set of ratings for

Handloom textiles and crafts are an integral part of our country’s cultural heritage. Nowhere in the world can so many

Most of us are aware of the Oberois’ and Tata’s foray into the international hospitality industry. But how many of

This has been tagged as the largest acquisition of the year by an Indian Company. It is also a prestigious

They have finally vacated their temporary office they had within their college campus and have now rented a new office

He was the harbinger of a whiff of cool, fresh air in the abodes of erstwhile Bengali aristocrats.  He was

In recent times, India has become a significant trading partner with Australia and we have an Australian Consular General office

Amidst the Lockdown, here is some good news for Mishti loving Bengalis. All local sweet shops will remain open from

SH RAHMAN Executive committee member, HRAEI, the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Eastern India The human race today is faced with

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced at the Bengal Business Conclave in Digha a host of measures for MSME

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared at the valedictory session of Bengal Business Conclave in Digha that the Deocha

This was a business conclave with style, on the seashores of Bay of Bengal. But Bengal Business Conclave also meant

Bengal Business Conclave, the 2-day global business meet that started at Digha today, is not just a business meet of

• How did Silco start and why? It was established in the year 1981, as a trading unit and my father

Kazakhstan’s business giants are eyeing Bengal to shore up their economy. But how? Kazakhstan is the world’s largest land-locked country

Kolkata and Bengal had once been the hub of maritime trade for all across the world, so much so that

Kolkata will host some of the best brains of the IT world at the India Internet Week 2019 between November

Flipkart has been working on the 100-acre warehouse at Haringhata Industrial Park near Kalyani, that will be operational from next

OYO Hotels & Homes is planning to expand its operations in Kolkata as well as Bengal. The company plans to

The West Bengal government plans to set up co-living places through joint venture to help IT professionals and entrepreneurs who

Here is some good news for techies who wish to stay back in Kolkata. Global Consultancy giant PwC is setting

Bengal’s handloom brand Tantuja seems to have turned around at last. A state government owned company that was undergoing huge

Bengal has developed the country’s largest and world’s 2nd largest coal mine in Birbhum district, with the Centre allotting the

World’s largest e-commerce giant Amazon on Thursday launched its fifth and largest fulfilment centre in West Bengal at Kolkata which

Is tourism thriving? If so, how well? The industry no doubt has several challenges, yet it is thriving and growing

Mitsubishi Corporation of Japan has signed an agreement to invest Rs 100 crore in SastaSundar Healthbuddy, a digital healthcare platform

It seems monsoon clouds have not just brought rains to Kolkata at last, but a new message from the land

When the scope of job opportunities look dismal everywhere, West Bengal is all set to create new scope of employment.

Yesterday the Central Government gave a final nod to privatize the iconic pharma company Bengal Chemicals that was started by

Indira Gandhi International Airport is the largest airport of India. And now the Airport Authority of India is regarding to

Who can ever forget the farmer revolt of Singur? Some say it was one of the biggest land acquisition revolt

The world is moving towards sustainable energy resources in an age when the non-renewables resources like coal and petroleum are

Kolkata is no longer a city that was tagged as a laid back city. Today, it has come up with

Bengal is known for its exquisite art forms that get reflected in various industries including the Dokra art. Dhokra or

Once upon a time, there was a notion that when it comes to business, people take time to flourish. By

Bengal is probably the only state in the whole of India that can boast of all the geographical wonders within

Even a decade ago, Bengal was all about violent trade union battles within factories, lock ups in jute mills, closing

The world class Biswa Bangla Convention Centre will see major footfalls from the business community across the globe as the

The West Bengal Government has shown an exemplary precedence in solar production with its unique programme ‘Alosree.’ Under this programme,

JSW, STAR and Dalmia cement are all set to pump in almost Rs 3K crore as funds in Bengal to

Let Me Take You Down ’Cause I’m Going to Strawberry Fields… whenever the melodious strain of John Lennon’s cult song,

Increase in farmers’ income and improving their standard of living should be the focus of any state government, considering India

Sabyasachi Siddhanta is a world-renowned physicist from Bengal who started his career at CERN as an engineer and has been

A new chapter was scripted in urban Bengal’s history last week, when New Town was awarded the Gold Certification for

Kolkata is no more India’s untold tech story, rather it is the happening IT and technology hub of the country.

West Bengal Fishery Department has again come up with a new idea, that of creating hatcheries for Bhetki. This is

This is a company that is more than two centuries old and used to make wagons and supply materials to

Here is some good news for Bengal. With chief minister Mamata Banerjee hard-selling the state’s potential for welcoming industries, Bengaluru-based

With West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee offering Rs100 crore from her government funds as seed money for setting up

At a recent interaction with CII, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) Chairman, Binay Tamang, said: “Darjeeling is a land of abundant

At a recent assembly of young entrepreneurs organised by Young Indians (Yi), the youth wing of the Confederation of Indian

Atri Bhattacharya, Principal Secretary Tourism and Secretary for Home &Hill affairs, gives a candid interview to Saheli Mitra at CII’s

Bengal always had unparalleled tourism products. The potential of the state as the Tourism Destination of India was once again

West Bengal is at last to get its clean fuel and gas supply along with a whooping 7,000 crore investment

The inaugural day of Destination East on 18th January will see as many as 102 overseas delegates from 30 countries,

The first day of Bengal Global Business Summit was a grand success with not just famous industrialists praising Bengal, but

Entrepreneur Madhavi Mehta brings lotion bars to Kolkata as part of her start up venture Pranava Body Care. She gives

Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Eastern Region, will be

If numbers speak, then Bengal’s tourism circuit is growing in leaps and bounds and will surely be one of the

• At what age did you start your creative journey? I launched the online Twirl store in September 2017. The state

The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata in collaboration with social enterprise Contact Base, launched a youth entrepreneurship initiative – Y4BIZ (Youth

“Historically, we sold women apparel and cosmetics and now we are selling them cars and electronics and houses,” that’s how

“Howrah has everything to lead Bengal’s reindustrialization drive, in terms of skilled and cheap labour and technical finesse and expertise,”

As part of its ‘commitment to promoting’ more resource efficient and cleaner production, the Bengal Government is keen to advance

The coastal region of East Midnapore district will add a feather to its cap soon, as work on Tajpur sea

Divya Nag is one of the toppers in FORTUNE’s annual ‘40-under-40’ list 2017. Divya has been named the 2nd Most

Mention Bengali food to anyone in India, and the first image it evokes is that of fish and rice.Fresh sweet

• Why as a young entrepreneur you stayed back in Bengal when the usual perception is Bengal has no business

• When did you first start your interior designing firm/ business? And why? I started my interior designing business in the

Bengal government received winning praise from FIFA’s Javier Ceppi, director of FIFA Under-17 World Cup. The state government indeed did

Dr Subhasish Chowdhury is a renowned optometrist and low-vision specialistof Eastern India, who has been successfully operating and replacing prosthetic

Saheli Mitra speaks to Sauvik Banerjjee, one of the top six technologists of the world with over 150 implementations globally.

Destination East 2017- the biggest tourism summit in Bengal, kicks off tomorrow at JW Marriot. This year the summit will